In case you have never read the book of Revelation, I will relate a few elements to arouse your interest in the hope that you will.
The first time I read the book of Revelation was when I went to Seminary. One night I decided to open its pages and begin. As I began reading, I couldn’t stop. The words and prophecies created in me an immediate urgency to continue. “...blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein; for the time is near.” (Rev. 1:3)
St. John began to give specific messages to seven Churches that were warnings about abandoning their first love for Christ and the need to repent or their light would be taken away. After giving warnings to the seven churches, John is brought up and shown what would take place next.
From brother Andrew on the web site
http://www.assumptionaz.org/Pastoralletters/revelation.htm
59 posted on 01/01/2003 7:44 PM MST by MarMema
As I read the verses, it is very clear that it is the Revelation of Jesus Christ written down by His servent; John.
Re. 1:1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show
his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by
sending his angel to his servant John,
Re. 1:2 who testifies to everything he saw — that is, the word of
God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Re. 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and
blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is
written in it, because the time is near.
chuck <truth@YeshuaHaMashiach>